Factory Five Master Builder Henry R. Picks-Up His 818S

[Mad Dog]

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We’ve known Henry Renaud for more than 10 years, and in that time, he has built 7 Factory Fives (2 GTM, 3 Roadsters, 1 Hot Rod, 1 Challenge Car)! Henry is an officer in the United States Air Force and has served two tours of duty in the Middle East. While he is not in a war zone, he has a passion for building Factory Fives.

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Above: Factory Five tech guru Tony Zullo helps Henry with the loading process of his 818S. The nose for the 818 is stored underneath the rear body section for shipping only.

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Above: Factory Five’s Dave C. on the fork truck while FFR’s Dave Smith and Tony Zullo guide the chassis/kit into Henry’s trailer. Henry is building the first automatic transmission 818S and we expect the car will be nothing less than exceptional.

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Above: The tech support has completed the driving chassis of our new right-hand drive 818S for export. This car will debut at the 2013 SEMA Show.

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Henry wasn’t the only Factory Five customer visiting this morning. Factory Five customer Gary Cheney stopped by to check out the 818S. Cheney is putting the finishing touches on a brand-new GTM being built for SEMA 2013.

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Above: Henry’s craftsmanship is exceptional. His blown flathead powered ’33 Hot Rod earned one of the “Top 10 Best Cars at SEMA” in 2011!

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Congratulations, Henry! All of us at Factory Five are looking forward to seeing what you build this time.

Factory Five Racing

[DodgyTim]

I'm really happy to see the effort being put into the RHD car.

It seems like every desirable car made in the US was LHD only, and the cost of conversionis is really prohibitive.
As an example it can cost up to $38000 to convert a late model F250 to RHD! Vipers and vettes about the same.

Excellent work FFR and I think it will pay off, it certainly helped me make up my mind, mine is due early next year

[Mechie3]

Off topic:

Is that a 20th anniversary edition Mk4 GTI in the background?

On topic:
I hope to see Henry R make a build thread and document how he solves some of the challenges we've had (though, many might be fixed on his chassis by now).

[WIS89]

Henry-

Best of luck with your latest build! Please keep us updated if you are able. I think it is awesome that you have been able to build so many FFR's! I can't wait to see what you do with the 818.

Thank you also for your service; we remain grateful!

Regards,

Steve

[Wayne Presley]

Henry,
congrats on the 818. When are you going to be down in Florida?

[Jeff Kleiner]

Henry,
I guess you decided ;)

Keep us updated on how the automatic goes; I could wind up going that route for someone else.

Jeff

[VD2021]

Henry,

Congrats on the pickup. I look forward to seeing your finished product.

[65 Cobra Dude]

Thanks Guys - just going through inventory now. I am using an 04 WRX automatic for the donor. I'll post progress pics and enjoy the challenges (most of them anyway :>)) Wayne - plan is to come down on 10/15. Your cars look great but the silicone is missing in the pictures...

Henry

[VD2021]

Henry,

Next month.... You should come check out my progress.

[RM1SepEx]

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why does the RHD car have a different rear firewall? the top flat section goes down much farther than the 7 inches that mine does...

[Mechie3]

Wookie mod firewall?

[RM1SepEx]

good call...